News (extended archive)
Caboolture Hospital Surgical Services Review
The independent review into surgical services at Caboolture Hospital conducted by eminent South Australian surgeon Dr Jim Sweeney concluded on 25 October 2021.
Caboolture Hospital extends independent inquiry into surgical services
The independent inquiry into surgical services at Caboolture Hospital will be extended until 25 October 2021.
New medical pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on track to save lives
The Women’s Business Shared Pathway was developed to deliver culturally appropriate patient-centred care for First Nations women, aiming to support care closer to home and remove barriers to healthcare appointment attendance related to all things “women’s business”, specifically barriers to attending gynaecology and maternity appointments.
Safer COVID vaccinations thanks to the Queensland Adult Specialist Immunisation Service
A new service at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is supporting at-risk members of the community to safely receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Caboolture Hospital Feedback Hotline
Caboolture Hospital patients and members of the community are advised that a dedicated hotline has been established for anyone who has concerns and wishes to discuss their treatment.
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital welcomes three new dedicated Breast Care Nurses
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is thrilled to welcome three new dedicated McGrath Foundation Breast Care nurses thanks to the incredible support provided by the not-for-profit organisation.
Grab a jab and a kebab
A new vaccination hub at Caboolture Square Shopping Centre is making it much easier for the Moreton Bay community to be protected against COVID-19.
PEARS marks sweet milestone
The Prince Charles Hospital’s (TPCH) cardiac surgical team has recently marked an important milestone after performing its 50th PEARS procedure.
A new chapter begins for Tania
An exciting new life chapter has begun for one of our much-loved residents from the Brighton Brain Injury Service, Tania Pearce.
GEM@Home trial
The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) has commenced an innovative new trial to support patients to receive care in their own home and reduce hospital readmissions.
RBWH opens doors to dedicated trauma ward
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is set to become a Level 1 Trauma Centre with the opening of a dedicated ten-bed trauma ward.
New virtual exercise program for Cystic Fibrosis patients
An innovative virtual exercise program is having great success with patients of The Prince Charles Hospital’s (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Centre.
New Cardiac Genomics service provides personalised medicine
Commencing in late 2020, TPCH’s cardiac genomics service allows clinicians to undertake day-to-day genomic testing of patients, as part of the standard suite of diagnostic tests for cardiac patients.
Recognising our Oral Health stars
We have been recently shining the light on some of the hidden gems in Oral Health and it wasn’t very difficult to find quite a few more.
From NQ emergency to vaccination clinic traffic controller
Our award-winning gardener Ron Aquilina is not only a great bloke, but always willing to put his hand up and help others.
Record highs for community vaccination clinics
Metro North residents are being vaccinated in record numbers thanks to the opening of several new community vaccination clinics.
Stage two of $399.5M Caboolture Hospital Redevelopment gets underway
Caboolture Hospital is poised to deliver even more health services and improved parking to one of the fastest growing areas in south-east Queensland.
SPACE supports end-of-life choice in aged care
Meet the SPACE team who are who are helping to provide choice around end-of-life care in nursing home across Metro North.
Triple the love for new mum
Caboolture local Breanna West scored an instant family recently, giving birth to fraternal triplet girls.
Bri helping Close the Gap
Bri plays an important role in gathering information and data to help tackle health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients at Caboolture Hospital.
The power of three
Nardia-Lea Patterson, Richelle Kennedy and Stephanie Revill at Caboolture Hospital.
There’s no place quite like home
Kilcoy Hospital Registered Nurse Anita Morgan.
Sam’s X-Ray skills helping make life little easier
Sam has completed special X-ray training to make life a little easier for the local community.
Potential privacy breach at RBWH Head and Neck Clinic
Metro North Health is responding to a potential privacy breach involving patients of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital head and neck clinic.
Congratulations Professor Michael Schuetz
JTI would like to offer congratulations to Professor Michael Schuetz who was recently appointed as Chair of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Research Committee, for a term of four years.